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by Laura Berthold Monteros
In anticipation of the upcoming 131st Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2020, The Rose Examiner has put together a collection of photos of the award-winning floats that glided along the Rose Parade route in 2019. Take a look at the stunning and gorgeous creations that won in 24 contests.
We’ve split the photos into two galleries to avoid overwhelming our readers. Each photo is captioned with its award, sponsor, title, builder, and designer. Comments on the winners and descriptions of the awards in table form are in the article “Rose Parade 2019 float awards; The UPS Store takes Sweepstakes.”
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Gallery A: Sweepstakes and Float Design categories
Sweepstakes: The UPS Store, Inc. “Books Keep Us On Our Toes” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Sweepstakes: The UPS Store, Inc. “Books Keep Us On Our Toes” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Sweepstakes: The UPS Store, Inc. “Books Keep Us On Our Toes” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Animation: Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn. “Stompin’ Good Time” Self-built, Brian Cozakos and Adam Ostegard
Animation: Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn. “Stompin’ Good Time” Self-built, Brian Cozakos and Adam Ostegard
Fantasy: Western Asset Management Co. “Yellow Submarine” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Fantasy: Western Asset Management Co. “Yellow Submarine” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Fantasy: Western Asset Management Co. “Yellow Submarine” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Crown City Innovator: Trader Joe’s “Ride, Captain, Ride” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Crown City Innovator: Trader Joe’s “Ride, Captain, Ride” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Crown City Innovator: Trader Joe’s “Ride, Captain, Ride” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Grand Marshal: Stella Rosa Wine “Taste the Magic” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Grand Marshal: Stella Rosa Wine “Taste the Magic” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Grand Marshal: Stella Rosa Wine “Taste the Magic” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Theme: Shriners Hospitals for Children “Fezzy’s Garden of Hope and Healing” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Theme: Shriners Hospitals for Children “Fezzy’s Garden of Hope and Healing” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Bob Hope Humor: Northwestern Mutual “Spend Your Life Living” Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Bob Hope Humor: Northwestern Mutual “Spend Your Life Living” Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Bob Hope Humor: Northwestern Mutual “Spend Your Life Living” Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Golden State: Big Bear Rose Parade Assn. “Play—Rest—Repeat” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Golden State: Big Bear Rose Parade Assn. “Play—Rest—Repeat” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Golden State: Big Bear Rose Parade Assn. “Play—Rest—Repeat” Fiesta Parade Floats, Mike Abboud
Director: Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn. “Harmony’s Garden” Self-built, Jason Redfox
Director: Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn. “Harmony’s Garden” Self-built, Jason Redfox
Director: Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn. “Harmony’s Garden” Self-built, Jason Redfox
Americana: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day “Garden Fresh” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Americana: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day “Garden Fresh” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Americana: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day “Garden Fresh” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Mayor: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, “Three Little Birds” Self-built, Mike Mera
Mayor: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, “Three Little Birds” Self-built, Mike Mera
Mayor: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, “Three Little Birds” Self-built, Mike Mera
Mayor: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, “Three Little Birds” Self-built, Mike Mera
Gallery B: Entertainment Value and Floral Design categories
Extraordinaire: Cal Poly Universities “Far Out Frequencies” Self-built, student designed
Extraordinaire: Cal Poly Universities “Far Out Frequencies” Self-built, student designed
Judges: Donate Life “Rhythm of the Heart” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Judges: Donate Life “Rhythm of the Heart” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Wrigley Legacy: Dole Packaged Foods “Rhythm of Paradise,” Stanley Meyer
Wrigley Legacy: Dole Packaged Foods “Rhythm of Paradise,” Stanley Meyer
Wrigley Legacy: Dole Packaged Foods “Rhythm of Paradise,” Stanley Meyer
Showmanship: Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Animation “How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” AES, John Ramirez
Showmanship: Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Animation “How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” AES, John Ramirez
Showmanship: Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Animation “How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” AES, John Ramirez
Showmanship: Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Animation “How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” AES, John Ramirez
Princess: City of Alhambra “Home Tweet Home” Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
Princess: City of Alhambra “Home Tweet Home” Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
Tournament Volunteer: City of Torrance “The Power of Music” Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Tournament Volunteer: City of Torrance “The Power of Music” Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
President: City of Hope “Harmony of Hope” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
President: City of Hope “Harmony of Hope” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
President: City of Hope “Harmony of Hope” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Queen: Farmers Insurance Group “A Carousel of Experience” Phoenix Decorating Company, Rachel Lofthouse
Queen: Farmers Insurance Group “A Carousel of Experience” Phoenix Decorating Company, Rachel Lofthouse
Founder: La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. “Tree Frog Night,” Self-built, Reneé Hoss-Johnson
Founder: La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. “Tree Frog Night,” Self-built, Reneé Hoss-Johnson
Isabella Coleman: United Sikh Mission “A Divine Melody Resonates in All” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Isabella Coleman: United Sikh Mission “A Divine Melody Resonates in All” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Isabella Coleman: United Sikh Mission “A Divine Melody Resonates in All” Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
International: China Airlines “Rhythm of Taiwan” AES, John Ramirez
International: China Airlines “Rhythm of Taiwan” AES, John Ramirez
International: China Airlines “Rhythm of Taiwan” AES, John Ramirez
Leishman Public Spirit: Easterseals “Celebrating Easterseals 100 Years of Disability Services” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Leishman Public Spirit: Easterseals “Celebrating Easterseals 100 Years of Disability Services” Fiesta Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Past President: Underground Service Alert of Southern California “Backyard Harmony” Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Past President: Underground Service Alert of Southern California “Backyard Harmony” Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre